Mr. John O'Connor:

I said I would not involve myself in planning applications, making applications and in submissions relating to applications. However, as a member of the board, I will still have a role regarding the projects and approval of the projects at EirGrid level.

I listened to what the Deputy said. I tried to deal with it in my statement. An Bord Pleanála is a body that is beyond reproach. I left An Bord Pleanála two and a half years ago and I have no further involvement, as I said.